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School Holiday Ideas

10 ideas for school holiday fun. Discover great ways to keep the kids entertained during school holidays, family vacations and weekends.

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Visit the 2009 Royal Easter Show

The sights and smells of the Easter show in Sydney offer something for everyone – there are animals, games, shows, rides, exhibitions and not to mention all the fun to be had in the showbag pavilion! For everything you need to know go to: www.eastershow.com.au

Go to the Movies

If the weather is miserable… head to the cinemas and enjoy a movie. There are plenty of great choices for kids and adults. Before you go… check out the latest movie reviews.

Movie Review: Monsters vs Aliens - click here
Movie Review: Inkheart - click here
Movie Review: Race to Witch Mountain - click here
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Watch a DVD at Home

Serve up some macaroni & cheese and take it easy with a DVD at home. We’ve got some classic films your children will love and you can relax knowing the kids will be entertained for hours.
Macaroni & Cheese Recipe - click here

Have a Picnic

Visit your local park for a picnic or simply enjoy some outdoor fun in your own backyard. Let the kids help with the food preparation and pack some yummy snacks to enjoy while you are there.

Avocado and turkey wraps - click here
Chocolate chip cookies - click here
Chocolate brownies - click here

Build a Kite

Before heading to the park - follow these simple instructions for building kites. Build a box or diamond-shape kite.

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Go Swimming

Visit your local swimming pool for some water fun. Choose an indoor or outdoor pool depending on the weather. Some pools even offer school holiday activities for kids. Find your local pool – go to www.swimclub.com.au/pool/

Local Activities

Check out www.kidspot.com.au for an endless selection of activities all around Australia… including horseriding, concerts, bowling and circus dates. You can search by area and activity.

Garden Fun

Encourage the kids to get their hands dirty in a garden just for them. A children’s garden can be built into the corner of the yard, and you can keep kids interested by involving them in each step.

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Eco-Craft Ideas

Want More?

How about 9 more fun activities!
'I’m bored!’ It’s the cry all parent hate hearing from their children during school holidays. If the 10 ideas above don't solve your problems... keep restless kids happy and busy with these 9 simple activities that use common household materials.

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